Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Caravelle has agent special
The Hotel Caravelle on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, wants travel agents to realize that it wasn't damaged by Tropical Storm Isaac and so is offering them 50% discounts if they book by Aug. 31. The hotel says it "loves and welcomes Canadians."Meanwhile, the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has partnered with JetBlue on a special fall travel agent program that includes a 50% off at Hotel Caravelle, a welcome USVI bag filled with destination information and giveaways, a $50 dinner certificate, a $25 shopping certificate, $25 activities certificate and 50% off JetBlue airfare rates....
Sheraton Social Hour launched
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa has launched the Sheraton Social Hour, a first-of-its-kind premium wine program to be offered at the resort. The new program, developed by Wine Spectator's premier wine experts and the brand's global food and beverage team, offers guests a specially created menu of premium wines and daily tasting events, which begin at 5 p.m. The program features wines rated by Wine Spectator and served in Riedel stemware to ensure that each varietal is presented in the perfect glass to artfully enhance the wine's flavour and aroma. "The Sheraton Social Hour program coincides...
Famous Agents’ incentive
This fall, California's Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is offering special rates and perks for members of Famous Agents, the brand's travel agent education and rewards program. Through Dec. 30, members who book at the resort's special US$109 Famous Agent Rate for a weekday stay (Sunday-Thursday) will enjoy a double upgrade, 20% off all food and beverage -- including in-room dining -- and 20% off all services in the Willow Stream Spa (blackout dates may apply). For agents who are not members, the program is easy to enrol in at http://www.frhi.com/famousagents...
Elite offers agents free nights
Elite Island Resorts is offering agents three free nights at its most recently added all-inclusive resorts -- The Club Barbados, Resort & Spa and Morgan Bay Beach Resort in St Lucia. To fully familiarize themselves with these authentic Caribbean resort destinations, agents can take advantage of three free nights, plus independent fam rates for additional nights at US$45 p.p., per night, all-inclusive, based on double occupancy. Special agent airfare is also available. This limited-time, introductory offer is valid Sept. 30 through Dec. 15. Full payment of the resort reservation and airfare is...
Preferred Hotel Group appointment
Preferred Hotel Group, a provider of sales and marketing distribution services, has appointed Vanessa Gromer as director of global sales, Canada. The appointment allows Preferred Hotel Group to better serve the needs of the Canadian travel market, including travel agents, travel management companies, corporate travel managers and group planners. Gromer is responsible for overseeing all leisure and corporate sales activity in the region, and increasing awareness of Preferred Hotel Group's brands. Gromer joins Preferred Hotel Group following a four-year tenure as sales manager for the German...
Escape to Romance
The oceanfront Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa located on the Kohala Coast is offering an "Escape to Romance"package starting at US$274 per night. Couples will receive one category room upgrade, champagne upon arrival, a Hawaiian keepsake and daily breakfast for two at the resort's Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge. Based on availability, restrictions may apply. The offer is valid through Dec. 22. Agents are advised to use promotional code ROM when booking....
Park Shore Waikiki offers new surf, bike/hike package
Park Shore Waikiki is targeting active travellers with a new package that includes two popular Waikiki activities, plus daily breakfast. "Our "Hans Hedemann Surf & Turf Package"is designed for active travellers heading to Oahu for some fun in the sun,"says Scott Pauli, area general manager for Aqua Hotels & Resorts. "One of Hawaii's top surf schools, Hans Hedemann Surf School is located in the hotel so it made perfect sense for us to partner with the former pro surfer on this package. We also added a couple of additional items to make this great package even better."The package is available...
Celebrate the CNE with The Westin Harbour Castle
As the official hotel partner for the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), Toronto's Westin Harbour Castle is offering an exclusive package that lets guests take in all the thrills and excitement from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3. The package includes two adult tickets to the Ex and overnight accommodation. In the morning, guests can start their day off with a breakfast snack for two in the Lobby Café (valued at $10). Rates begin at $169 per room, per night, plus taxes and gratuities, based on single/double occupancy. To book the package, call 1-866-716-8101, referencing rate code CNEPKG or visit...